Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning enable humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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